1 Samuel 26:5
“And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched,.... Came near it, within sight of it; so that he could…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David arose - As David and his men knew the country, they had many advantages over Saul and his men; and no doubt could…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 26:1-5
Here, 1. Saul gets information of David's movements and acts offensively. The Ziphites came to him and told him where…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 26:5-12
Saul's life again in David's power
5. in the trench See on 1Sa 17:20. The Sept. rendering "in a chariot" is a mistake.
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